KATHMANDU, Sept 27: Nepal’s trade deficit surged by a whopping 70.75 percent in the first two months of the current fiscal year on the back of the country’s soaring import expense.

KATHMANDU, Sept 26: More than 1,000 trucks loaded with Dashain-targeted goods have been stuck at the Nepal-China border points due to the strict measures enforced by the Chinese authorities.

Humla deprived of electricity following damages to hydel project

Published On: September 26, 2021 05:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 26: Floods following incessant rain have damaged the Ridham Small Hydropower Project in Humla district of Nepal. The flood on Friday has heavily damaged the 130 meters of pipeline of the hydropower project.

Pokhara hosts envoys from a dozen countries (with photos)

Published On: September 26, 2021 04:55 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Sept 26: A dozen foreign envoys and high ranking officials from different countries arrived in Pokhara today. They will be staying in Pokhara for two days to enjoy the various tourist attractions of the city during their stay. They will also be hiking in areas near the city.

KATHMANDU, Sept 26: The Department of Foreign Employment has recommended the names of 1,600 people willing to go to Israel for employment.

KATHMANDU, Sept 26: Transactions via online platforms including Quick Response (QR) codes, mobile wallets and internet banking inside the country have been in an escalating trend.

KATHMANDU, Sept 25: The manufacturers of iron rods on Saturday slammed the government’s move to raise the taxes on the import of billet, the main raw material to produce iron bars, and said they would continue with their protests until the government revokes its decision.

China to allow 20 trucks to enter Nepal daily

Published On: September 25, 2021 12:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 25: The government of China has decided to allow as many as 20 trucks to enter Nepal on a daily basis from the Tatopani border checkpoint. An agreement to this effect was reached between Nawraj Dhakal, the Nepali Consul General Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region of China, and officers of the People’s Government of Tibet.

Number of registered newspapers climbs to 7,874 in Nepal

Published On: September 25, 2021 12:03 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 25: The number of registered newspapers across the country is 7,874. According to the 46th Annual Report, 2077/78, published on the occasion of the 52nd anniversary of the Press Council of Nepal, the number of dailies published from all over the country is 744.

RTGS to remain operational on Saturday

Published On: September 25, 2021 09:56 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 25: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has stated that Real Time Gross Settlement System (RTGS) will be operational on Saturday as well.